Nigeria, June 29 -- Self-styled champion of security in Yoruba-speaking states, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed that members of his Iru Ekun Security Network will continue operations against suspected kidnappers and armed criminal groups in South-west states despite a recent ambush that left some of its operatives injured.

Igboho made the declaration on Sunday, days after members of the privately organised security team reportedly came under attack during an operation inside the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has increasingly been associated with kidnapping activities and violent crimes.

"I want to use this moment to tell my lovers everywhere that I am healthy. Those injured have healed and are healthy n...